Sales Manager Jobs

A Sales Manager in the publishing industry is tasked with leading and guiding a team of sales people. Their main responsibility is to develop and implement effective sales strategies to increase the company's sales of books and other publications, also to achieve sales targets. They are in charge of setting individual sales targets, preparing sales reports, and providing feedback and coaching to the sales team. They are also expected to build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and conduct business negotiations.

Essential skills for a Sales Manager in the publishing industry include excellent communication and leadership skills, good business and financial understanding, strategic planning, ability to analyze market trends and sales data, and proficiency in sales software. In terms of qualifications, a degree in Business, Marketing or related field is usually required, while a master's degree or a certification in Sales or Marketing can be an advantage. Before becoming a Sales Manager, a person might have roles such as Sales Representative, Account Manager, or Senior Sales Associate in the publishing or a related industry.

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The N2 Company

Area Sales Director

As the nation’s leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital...

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Sales Director

  • New York, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 hours ago

Storyful is an equal opportunity employer Job Description : Job Title: Regional Sales Director North America (Video Licensing & Newswire) Location: New York (Hybrid 3 days in office) Reports to:...

Associate Director/Director Sales Analytics

  • New York, NY
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 11 hours ago

Collaborate with Corporate Marketing and Publishing Operations to ensure alignment in data sources, tools, and reporting cadence....

Overview Company: HarperCollins Canada Date: July 7, 2025 Job Title: Sales Manager, UK Adult Department: Sales Reporting To: Sales Manager Status: Regular Full Time Location: 22 Adelaide Street West...

Remote Business Generation Manager / Sales Enablement Gartner 76,000 USD - 107,000 USD 401(k) United States, Virginia Jul 03, 2025 Who are we? At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who...

Regional Sales Manager

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 3 days ago

Regional Sales Manager, Field Sales - Small Law Join a sales team that is experiencing organic growth at an unprecedented rate....

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Director, Sales Effectiveness & Strategy

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

Develop and deliver new thought leadership content (white papers, case studies, frameworks etc.) in collaboration with peers and Partners around the world....

Director of Sales

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

Join to apply for the Director of Sales role at TheSoul Publishing 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Director of Sales role at TheSoul Publishing Get AI-powered advice...

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Sales Manager

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 5 days ago

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Sales Manager to lead our growing account executive team and drive revenue growth calling on our Corporate Accounts....

Sales Manager, Motorsports & Outdoor

  • Winter Park, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Winter Park, FL
  • 6 days ago

Sales Manager, Motorsports & Outdoor - Remote Bonnier, LLC is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Sales Manager to contribute to an already growing business within its Motorsports & Outdoor events...

Sales Director - Clinical Path

  • PA
  • 6 days ago
  • PA
  • 6 days ago

Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as...

General Manager - Sales

  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description Join the Valpak/Clipp Team and Ignite Your Career! Are you ready to be part of a dynamic and innovative company thats transforming the world of savings and local...

Sales Director - Clinical Path

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 7 days ago

Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as...

Luxury Sales Director New

  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago

Internal Collaboration & Communication Work closely with the Publishing Director to review proposals, align on strategy, and report on sales performance....

Sales Manager, NYC Metro - (Remote)

  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago

Penguin Random House Adult Field sales team is seeking a NYC metro Sales Manager overseeing the sales, marketing, and merchandising of titles across an assigned set of imprints....

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Sales Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.4%
Master's Degree
22.5%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
High School or GED
4.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some College
1.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Managers
6-8 years
34.8%
4-6 years
26.1%
1-2 years
13.0%
2-4 years
13.0%
8-10 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
4.4%


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